COMDTINST 16000.27
(a) By September 16, 2005, complete field-level NIMS and NRP alignment implementation
actions required by reference (c). To facilitate accomplishment of this task, a NIMS and
NRP Alignment Certification Checklist is included as Enclosure (1).
(b) By September 30, 2005, complete agency NIMS and NRP alignment implementation
actions required by reference (c).
(c) Identify, train, and maintain core staff to immediately deploy in response to an NRP
event.
(d) Track and report NRP alignment progress as specified by paragraph 9 of this Instruction.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. Coast Guard Headquarters.
(1) Designate program-leads for NIMS and NRP implementation, including programs that will
represent the Coast Guard in development of capabilities, support, and coordination for NRP
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).
(2) Report NRP alignment progress as required by the Secretary, Department of Homeland
Security, via the Commandant (G-C).
(3) Align applicable Commandant and program plans with NIMS and the NRP. Complete and
insert a copy of Enclosure (1) for plans held at Coast Guard Headquarters.
(4) Align applicable policies, directives, doctrine, manuals, and other documents with the NIMS
and NRP.
(5) Identify, plan for, and provide staff for the NIMS and NRP national-level coordinating
structures.
(6) Align training requirements to support the implementation of NIMS and the NRP. Ensure
that exercise programs adequately test the NRP and its implementation.
b. Area Commanders.
(1) Working with other departments, agencies, and planning and response bodies at the Coast
Guard Area level, coordinate the following:
(a) Align applicable Coast Guard Area plans with the NIMS and NRP. Complete and insert
a copy of Enclosure (1) and Attachment A to Enclosure (1) for plans held at Areas.
(b) Plan and provide for field organizational constructs per Attachment A to Enclosure (1)
and Enclosure (2) as follows:
1. Develop capability to concurrently staff a separate JFO in each district's AOR.
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